The Contemporary Austin
Jason Joachim is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the IT Manager at The Contemporary Austin since June 2022. Jason has also been with Wheatsville Food Co-Op since July 2018, holding the roles of Database Admin and Desktop Support, and previously served as Produce Supervisor and Meat Supervisor from June 2013 to July 2017. Earlier experience includes working as a Medical Transcriptionist for Teleradiology After Hours, LLP since January 2010 and as IT Manager and IT Support Technician at Bunkhouse from April 2021 to June 2022. Prior to this, Jason worked as Assistant Store Manager at Mountain View Market Co-op from June 2004 to December 2010. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from New Mexico State University (2000-2006) and a Certificate in Full Stack Web Development from The University of Texas at Austin in 2017.
The Contemporary Austin
Our Mission We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in a pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community. Our Vision We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms. Our Values Extending the Welcome – We want every person to feel like they belong here. Our invitation is completely open and inclusive. Always Caring - We know that details matter. We care deeply about the quality of our work and about the experiences of our guests, the artists we collaborate with, our staff, and all those we have yet to meet. Socially Mindful - We believe that contemporary art is a way for people to connect their personal experiences with the broader social and cultural dialogues of our place and time. Staying Curious - We observe closely, listen intently, and inquire sincerely because we have a boundless fascination with people, art and ideas. Making Progress - We always want to be better—to inspire more deeply, to engage more openly, and to serve more joyfully. We are mindful of feedback and committed to ongoing reflection and iteration. Being Here - A place can transform your experience of art, and art can transform your experience of a place. We activate our downtown exhibition space and our lakeside sculpture park in imaginative ways to serve Austin. Trying New Things - We believe in the importance of experimentation, play, and the surprise that often results from trying something new. We know that progress comes through both bravery and vulnerability.